Birrunga Gallery & Dining, Brisbane, Queensland © Tourism and Events Queensland

Birrunga Gallery & Dining, Brisbane, Queensland © Tourism and Events Queensland

Ethically Buying Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art

Ernabella Art, Longitude 131, Uluru, NT © Longitude 131

Ernabella Art, Longitude 131, Uluru, Northern Territory © Longitude 131

Did you know?

There are many First Nations art styles because there are hundreds of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures in Australia. Every artist has a unique style or method, and First Nations art is constantly evolving.

Tiwi Island Grand Final and Art sale, Tiwi Islands, NT © Peter Eve/Tourism NT

Tiwi Island Grand Final and Art sale, Tiwi Islands, Northern Territory © Peter Eve/Tourism NT

Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre art gallery, Geelong, VIC © Robert Blackburn

Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre art gallery, Geelong, Victoria © Robert Blackburn

Fun fact

Many First Nations artists today work digitally and often apply their creations to a range of objects from clothing, household items, and even buildings!

Japingka Gallery, Fremantle, WA © Japingka Gallery

Japingka Gallery, Fremantle, Western Australia © Japingka Gallery